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Category: carbon tax
Europe Launches a Carbon Tax Attack Against the US Economy
This new carbon tax is a slap in the face for every non-EU nation which has contributed to Europe’s attempts to contain Russia.
African Climate Summit Demands a Slice of All Western Movements of Goods or Money
But we should look on this demand as an investment opportunity.
The Unserious Case for CO2 Taxation Domestically and at the Border (Zycher in 2017 for today)
The CLC proposal is poor conceptually and deeply unserious.
More Fuel…For Inflation! German Government Doubles Planned CO2 Price Increase
Germany’s economy is already among the weakest in the Euro Zone and high energy costs will make it all more painful for consumers. The higher price will go into effect…
Claim: Australia is Opposing an International Shipping Carbon Tax Proposal
The Sydney Morning Herald has accused Australia of siding with Russia, China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia to sink a a Pacific Islands proposal for a $100 / ton of carbon…
SCMP Admits a Regional Asian Carbon Tax Could Lead to Human Rights Abuses
“… However, a sufficiently high carbon tax with steady annual increases would still be the biggest game-changer.”
“A couple of hours after Liddell [Power Station] Closed, AEMO … Issued a Market Notice”
Life without coal? Within hours of Liddell Coal Plant closing and removing 10% of New South Wales baseload power, an electricity reserve shortfall notice was issued.
Aussie Greens are Blocking the New Carbon Tax
A hilarious standoff has developed in Aussie politics, where greens are refusing to support a new carbon tax unless all the loopholes are closed.
As Food Prices Skyrocket, New Zealand Introduces an Agricultural Methane Tax
New Zealand is in a food crisis. Food prices jumped 11.3% over the last 12 months, many families are struggling. The government response is punitive climate taxes and regulations on…
SMH: An apology to my grandkids for not fighting Climate Change Enough
A punitive industry carbon cap set to force a 30% drop in emissions by 2030 isn’t enough – “these biggest polluters account for only 28 per cent of Australia’s total…
No Matter Your View on Climate Change, Pricing CO2 Is Harmful… Why?
because pricing one externality but not others leads to economic and environmental distortions… causing human suffering.
The Australian Carbon Tax is Back
Carbon tax round 2 – After claiming in 2020 a carbon tax is no longer needed, Australia’s Prime Minister Albanese has decided to offer top emitters an “opportunity” to pay…
EU Global Carbon Border Tax to Hit US Companies
Trade war anyone? The EU is trying to dictate carbon policy to the world once again. But this latest tax the world initiative is overshadowed by the EU’s humiliating 2012…
John Kerry Accused of Proposing US Companies Buy Their Way Out of Climate Action
A scheme for permanent impoverishment of poor countries? US companies pay poor countries to stay poor?
TOMB: Latest RGGI Lawsuit Highlights Increases in Electricity Prices
RGGI would undo our progress toward cleaner energy by imposing prohibitive costs on Pennsylvania energy producers.
A ‘Carbon Fee’ Will Not Save Hawaii from Climate Change
is absurd to levy this sort of regressive tax on people, potentially destroying household budgets in a state that is already extremely expensive to live in
Climate Action? Politically Vulnerable Democrats Demand Lower Gasoline Taxes
It is almost like they think saving their own political hides is more important that the crisis of our times.
The Economist: EU Should Embrace Tougher Carbon Pricing
The Economist has slammed the European Union for not going far enough with its green initiatives.
Coal Use Drives EU Carbon Prices to a Record High
Cold weather, high gas prices, political manipulation of the market and a drop in wind power output created a perfect storm, which is driving up the cost off energy in…
What Coal Price Surge? Climate Council Predicts 20,000 Jobs to Go
In the midst of an unprecedented surge in coal price and demand, Tim Flannery’s Aussie Climate Council has urged Australia to shut down the coal industry, to protect jobs.
Aussie Treasurer: Climate Change is Not Just an Issue for Affluent Liberals
Inner city based Aussie treasurer Josh Frydenberg telling rural district representatives like Senator Bridget McKenzie, that they don’t understand farming, mining and climate change.
Harvard Appoints Obama Advisor as Climate Provost
Harvard appoints “Brilliant” Obama era advisor James Stock to guide their efforts to have more impact on climate change.
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